Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Missoula County, Montana (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Missoula County is $18.35 base + $6.84 fringe = $25.19 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Missoula County. Montana also sets its own prevailing wage (MT DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MT rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MT20260063 | $18.35 | $6.84 | $25.19 |
| Heavy | Federal · MT20260067 | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| Highway | Federal · MT20260080 | $39.60 | $14.12 | $53.72 |
| Residential | Federal · MT20260005 | $10.93 | $1.38 | $12.31 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Montana (they govern federally funded work); the MT state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Montana's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MT20260063
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MT20260063 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $734.00 in base wages plus $273.60 in fringe = $1,007.60 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Painter in Beaverhead Countyrate →Painter in Big Horn Countyrate →Painter in Blaine Countyrate →Painter in Broadwater Countyrate →Painter in Carbon Countyrate →Painter in Carter Countyrate →Painter in Cascade Countyrate →Painter in Chouteau Countyrate →Boilermaker in Missoula Countyrate →Bricklayer in Missoula Countyrate →Carpenter in Missoula Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Missoula Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team